For most people, reaching 100 would be reason enough to put one's feet up and take things easy, but Lisel Heise has other ideas.
The German centenarian, a former sports teacher, has started a new chapter in her life by running for election to the council in her hometown of Kirchheimbolanden.
She is focusing her campaign on reopening the town's outdoor swimming pool, which closed in 2011.
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